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Canadian Space Society hosted its annual Canadian Space Summit 2009 here at RMC on Nov 21&22. As the vice-president of the society and a military professor with the ECE Dept, I was particularly interested in showcasing the CF’s new space policies, and the work done here at RMC in terms of space related research. The…
3 Greek Sisters / Career Opportunity / Otter Sqd Impressive
I wanted to let e-Veritas readers know that my wife and her sisters have created an extraordinary Greek cookbook. It is a 280-page, self-published effort with great photos and even better food – mostly traditional Greek, all of it healthy. It has been getting heaps of praise, and they just broke the “opening night” record…
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Thank you so very much – I will add WO Matheson’s material to my grand-nephews’ information. They have really started to show tremendous interest in Remembrance Day these past few years (ages 5 through 13). Please pass on my gratitude to W/O Matheson. My Dad (W/O1 G.D.Gates, RCAF even in Ottawa HQ 1967) strove to…
We get emails / RMC Tennis in 1914
The Coin Challenge At the start of the Legacy Dinner this year 3550 Murray Johnston employed an age-old Services tradition that is intended to encourage camaraderie among friends relaxing in the mess. He “coined” the six cadets at his table. The challenge was successfully met by the three cadets who had their coins with them…
“Rook” Getting 8k / Author looking for juice on “The Maj”
Lcol O’Keefe; Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly. Tucker Densmore (photo) was chosen to receive a $8,000.00 scholarship from a total of 150 applicants from air cadets across our country. I have attached a letter from the chairperson of our scholarship committee. The indivual donor who provides us with the…
Head Shaving & Running – Looking for a Cancer Cure
The Great Canadian Head Shaving So many of us have been touched by cancer in one way or another. Whether it be a co-worker, friend or family member, it somehow seems to find its way into our lives. 23 December 2005, was the day that it happened to me. Since then, I had to endure…
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Deepest Condolences to Shirley Fortier and Family It was a real shock to hear of Pete’s untimely death. He was a great friend who brought a lot of sunshine into the lives of all those who he met. I was fortunate to have seen him in early June when I met him for the last…
Nijmegen March Memories
Dear Bill, I have just sent a reply to your very fine article on the Nijmegen Marches, and would like to submit a few press pictures for your information and possible use. Would you please let me know to whom these pictures should be sent and to what address? Thank you, and congratulations on the…
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The Homecoming Committee has been busy planning an exciting reunion weekend, and we look forward to seeing you at Royal Roads from September 11 – 13, 2009. Weekend Registration The Homecoming 2009 online registration form is up and running and can be found on our Homecoming web pages at www.royalroads.ca/homecoming. Those who prefer to register…
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Hi Bill: As you probably know, I am presently in Kandahar and I will be here until mid-Nov. My wife tells me that you email everitas to our home (as you have always done). While I am here, could you sent it to the above address instead? All is well with me here although it…
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e-Veritas Staff: Once again, congratulations for another outstanding version of e-Veritas. The use of videos is a welcome addition to a magazine that was already outstanding. Each edition is complete, interesting and varied. Fantastique! Merci. 7150 Robert Bégin (CMR RMC 1968) _____________________________________________ As the DCdts, LCol O’Keeffe, is on his way to represent the Canadian…
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Yousuf Karsh, the famed photographer, had been the Government House photographer for many years. An appointment was made for me to go to his studio on Sparks Street for a photograph. I never did get used to meeting the famous, but he quickly put me at ease. His studio seemed to be a semi-empty flat…